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Insight Global
Ultrasound Technologist- Virginia
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What they do
An Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer uses ultrasound technology to examine the inside of patients' bodies and diagnose medical conditions. Works closely with other healthcare specialists who assess and treat relevant conditions. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$76,550 / year median in Virginia
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description The Breast Ultrasound Technologist works directly with the operations manager, the office manager and any other staff assigned to the location. The Sonographer will perform clinical breast ultrasound procedures utilizing a background in anatomy, physiology, physics, and instrumentation to provide technical information to aid the radiologist in diagnosis. A sonographer must also possess certain values and abilities, including social perceptiveness, critical thinking, clear communication, active listening, and patient problem sensitivity.
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Essential Job Functions:
- Operates Ultrasound equipment to produce images of the body's organs and tissues for diagnostic purposes.
- Train and evaluate new and current sonographers
- Act as a liaison between the sonographers and the radiologists
- Performs sonographic examinations to locate, evaluate and record critical function, pathology, and anatomical data.
- Records test results in written form with comparisons to the radiologist.
- Inspects and maintains ultrasound equipment as specific by the manufacturer.
- Explains the ultrasound procedure to patients to ensure comprehensive understanding of the test.
- Presenting images and preliminary findings to physicians and the healthcare team
- Work closely with the Mammography technologists and
- Radiologist to ensure the capture of appropriate information and prior imaging.
- Review all prior images and reports before completing an exam.
- Utilize PACS, RIS, EMR and any other systems related to imaging.
- Work closely with the Office manager and support staff to ensure a positive and efficient patient experience.
- Maintains supplies necessary for the ultrasound department. Functions
- % of time Complete Ultrasound Scans
- 65% Complete and Document Patient History
- 20% Converse with Radiologist about Ultrasound Images
- 10% Answer Calls from patients and physicians with questions about Ultrasound Services
- 5%
Additional Job Functions:
- Complete all assigned compliance and education requirements.
- Assist in special projects.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Training of other technologists as needed.
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